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congatec presents high-end Mini-ITX motherboard that scales across all processor sockets

One for all: the embedded motherboard that suits all high-end applications
February 6, 2018
San Diego, CA, January 30, 2018    * * *  congatec – a leading technology company for embedded computer modules, single board computers and embedded design and manufacturing services – introduces the conga-IT6, a Mini-ITX embedded motherboard for high-end applications that offers high scalability across all suitable embedded processor sockets thanks to its COM Express Type 6 slot. Users of the new motherboard can scale their applications across all relevant processor generations and manufacturers as required, thereby keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in high-end embedded computing. This scalability allows flexible high-end performance classes from Intel® Core™ i7™ and Intel® Xeon® E3 … Read More → "congatec presents high-end Mini-ITX motherboard that scales across all processor sockets"

New Vishay Intertechnology Integrated Power Phototriac With 600 V/μs dv/dt Reduces Costs and Saves Space

Eliminating Need for External TRIACs and Snubber Networks, Device Directly Drives Medium AC Loads
February 6, 2018

MALVERN, Pa. — Jan. 31, 2018 — Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new 1 A integrated power phototriac designed to directly drive medium AC loads. Featuring high dv/dt to 600 V/μs, the Vishay Semiconductors VO2223B delivers high robustness and noise isolation for home appliances and industrial equipment.

The device announced today consists of an optically coupled phototriac driving an integrated power TRIAC in the compact DIP package. Without the need for an external power TRIAC, the VO2223B reduces design costs and saves board space. These benefits are magnified by its high dv/dt, which enhances safety … Read More → "New Vishay Intertechnology Integrated Power Phototriac With 600 V/μs dv/dt Reduces Costs and Saves Space"

Fairview Microwave Introduces New Calibrated Noise Sources Designed for Precision Test and Measurement Applications

New Calibrated Noise Sources Cover Broadband Frequencies from 10 KHz to 18 GHz
February 6, 2018

LEWISVILLE, Texas – Fairview Microwave Inc., a supplier of on-demand microwave and RF components, has introduced a new line of calibrated noise sources most commonly used as a precision reference source to measure system level noise figure. Specific applications may involve increasing the dynamic range of analog to digital converters by dithering and reducing correlated noise, system and component wireless testing, … Read More → "Fairview Microwave Introduces New Calibrated Noise Sources Designed for Precision Test and Measurement Applications"

HOOPS Visualize 2018 SDK Supercharges AR/VR Development using CAD Data; Supports Point Cloud Visualization and an Ever-Growing List of Integrations and Platforms

Graphics toolkit boasts major advancements in visual quality, application performance and enhanced integrations with AutoCAD DWG, HOOPS Exchange and HOOPS Publish for easy data import and sharing.
February 6, 2018

February 5, 2017 – BEND, Oregon — Tech Soft 3D, leading provider of development toolkits to the engineering software industry, today announces the release of HOOPS® Visualize 2018 software development toolkit (SDK), the gold standard graphics engine that powers hundreds of successful engineering applications worldwide. HOOPS Visualize 2018 enables full 3D viewing for AR and VR applications, full support for Out of Core point clouds, added support for Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, and tighter integrations with AutoCAD DWG, HOOPS Exchange and HOOPS Publish for seamlessly reading and sharing 3D data in multiple formats.

“With new technology trends in AR and … Read More → "HOOPS Visualize 2018 SDK Supercharges AR/VR Development using CAD Data; Supports Point Cloud Visualization and an Ever-Growing List of Integrations and Platforms"

Rohde & Schwarz introduces the industry’s first analysis firmware for 5G New Radio based on the R&S FSW

Rohde & Schwarz is paving the way for testing 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) signals. Now, for the first time, developers of 5G radio technologies can validate 5G base stations and associated components such as power amplifiers.
February 6, 2018

Munich, February 6, 2018 — Rohde & Schwarz has announced the test and measurement industry’s first firmware option for 5G New Radio (NR) downlink signal analysis. The firmware option for the R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer enables verification of signals for base stations, as well as component testing of 5G power amplifiers. As part of the early adopters program, Rohde & Schwarz can now provide the firmware option upon customer request before its official launch to support the industry in its efforts to bring new 5G products … Read More → "Rohde & Schwarz introduces the industry’s first analysis firmware for 5G New Radio based on the R&S FSW"

RTI and ITTIA Partner to Integrate Data in Motion and Data at Rest in Industrial IoT Systems

ITTIA's Embedded Database Persists Real-Time Data Distributed by RTI's Connectivity Software
February 6, 2018

February 6, 2018 — Bellevue, WA — ITTIA and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) have announced a partnership to offer a complete software solution for real-time data distribution, long-term data storage, and on-demand queries. As a leading provider of high performance database software for embedded systems and devices, ITTIA enables developers to build intelligent devices with built-in data analysis capability. Through this partnership with RTI, the principle provider of connectivity software for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) systems, device developers benefit from an innovative solution for data connectivity and management.

ITTIA DB SQL empowers devices to store, manage and … Read More → "RTI and ITTIA Partner to Integrate Data in Motion and Data at Rest in Industrial IoT Systems"

Tiny but mighty: smallest amplifiers deliver high performance for challenging system designs

TI’s new operational amplifier and comparators reduce overall system footprint in IoT, personal electronics and industrial applications
February 6, 2018

DALLAS (February 6, 2018) – Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry’s smallest operational amplifier (op amp) and low-power comparators at 0.64 mm2. As the first amplifiers in the compact X2SON package, the TLV9061 op amp and TLV7011 family of comparators enable engineers to reduce their system size and cost, while maintaining high performance in a variety of Internet of Things (IoT), personal electronics and industrial applications, including mobile phones, wearables, optical modules, motor drives, smart grid and battery-powered systems. For more information, see Read More → "Tiny but mighty: smallest amplifiers deliver high performance for challenging system designs"

ProTek Devices Adds Two Steering Diode / TVS Arrays for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications, Computing and Other Equipment

One Part Also Offers EMI/RFI Protection and the Other Is an Addition to a TVS Array Series
February 5, 2018

TEMPE, Ariz. – Feb. 5, 2018 – ProTek Devices has added two steering diode / transient voltage suppressor arrays that provide circuit protection for a wide variety of applications such as, telecommunications interfaces, computing interfaces, video cards, and more. One of the new devices can also be used to guard against electromagnetic interference / radio frequency interference.

The PLR4045 steering diode / TVS array provides ultra-low capacitance of 1.6pF (typical) while delivering circuit protection for critical applications. These applications include 2.5GBASE-T, T1/E1 and T3/E3 chip-side protection, DVI interfaces and USB 2.0 interfaces. It is rated … Read More → "ProTek Devices Adds Two Steering Diode / TVS Arrays for Circuit Protection in Telecommunications, Computing and Other Equipment"

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